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May 11, 2009 · Cessna 172 RG · CP-2492
Santa Cruz, BO
Overview
Report Status
Factual report
Event Type
Accident
Date
May 11, 2009
Injury Outcomes
5 injuries (5 fatalities)
Location
Santa Cruz, BO
Aircraft
Cessna 172 RG
Tail Number
CP-2492
Injuries
Fatal
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
NTSB Number
ERA09WA288
On May 11, 2008, about 1930 Atlantic standard time, a Cessna 172 RG, Bolivian registration CP-2492, , registered to and operated by a private individual, impacted a tree with its left’s wing and then the ground, where a fire ensued. The accident sight was about 1,150 meters from an unlit runway of “Agropecuaria Arco Iris” airstrip, north of Montero, Santa Cruz, Bolivia. Night time visual meteorological conditions prevailed and no flight plan was filed for the personal flight. The pilot and the four passengers received fatal injuries; the airplane was destroyed. The flight originated from El Tromprillo Airport, Santa Cruz, Bolivia, at about 1808. This investigation is under the jurisdiction of the Government of Bolivia. Any further information can be obtained from: Bolivia DGAC-AIG Palacio De Comunicaciones Av. Mcal. Santa Cruz No. 1278 4to PISO La Paz, Bolivia This report is for informational purposes only, and contains information released by the Government of the Bolivia.
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On May 11, 2008, about 1930 Atlantic standard time, a Cessna 172 RG, Bolivian registration CP-2492, , registered to and operated by a private individual, impacted a tree with its left’s wing and then the ground, where a fire ensued. The accident sight was about 1,150 meters from an unlit runway of “Agropecuaria Arco Iris” airstrip, north of Montero, Santa Cruz, Bolivia. Night time visual meteorological conditions prevailed and no flight plan was filed for the personal flight. The pilot and the four passengers received fatal injuries; the airplane was destroyed. The flight originated from El Tromprillo Airport, Santa Cruz, Bolivia, at about 1808. This investigation is under the jurisdiction of the Government of Bolivia. Any further information can be obtained from: Bolivia DGAC-AIG Palacio De Comunicaciones Av. Mcal. Santa Cruz No. 1278 4to PISO La Paz, Bolivia This report is for informational purposes only, and contains information released by the Government of the Bolivia.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time23:30 UTC
Nearest Airport0nm
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireGrd
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 172 RG
Tail NumberCP-2492
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageDestroyed
Engines1
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury Summary5 injuries (5 fatalities)
Fatal5
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured0
Total5
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightNight
Wind350° @ 9 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 2000 ft
Altimeter29.76 inHg
Observation Time23:00
Weather SourceWFAC